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Rabies remains one of the most important global public health problems worldwide. Although many important developments have been made over the past century to combat this ancient disease, it remains a public health problem in developing countries and re-emerges in the developed world with changes in the local biodiversity. The third edition updates this classic reference with comprehensive coverage of the molecular virology, pathogenesis, vaccines, public health, immunology, and epidemiology of rabies. It provides physicians, public health advisors, epidemiologists, research scientists and veterinarians with single source, authoritative and up-to-date information on the diagnosis, treatment, control and prevention of this fatal infectious virus which continues to kill over 70,000 people a year. * Rabies remains a significant global public health risk with over 70,000 deaths a year * Alan Jackson a well-known researcher in Rabies, has gathered a team of experts to detail the science, treatment, and control of Rabies * Completely revised, the third edition presents Rabies as a re-emergent infection with greater emphasis on a global perspective of the virus. * Provides essential information to anyone diagnosing, treating, controlling and preventing the disease.
